Short Story About Allergy & Asthma Treatment Center

Dr. Arijit Das, Managing Director

The Allergy & Asthma Treatment Centre, Kolkata was set up with a vision of bringing together the best minds and technologies to treat immunological and pulmonary health issues of the citizens of Kolkata. We have, since then, diversified into paediatrics, ENT and dermatology as well, maintaining the same high standards of quality and cutting edge medical tech. We not only have a team of expert physicians but also retired doctors who provide their expert medical advice. All of this is done in a cost-effective manner. We pledge to provide the best medical aid possible for a speedy recovery.

About Us

Located in the heart of the city, Allergy & Asthma Treatment Center Kolkata is a state-of-the-art medical center which is striving towards its commitment to provide comprehensive health care services to the residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

One of the marvels of the human body is that it can defend itself against harmful invaders such as viruses or bacteria. In some people, the body reacts to harmless substances such as dust, mold or pollen by producing an antibody called immunoglobulin E (IgE). When patients with one of the allergic diseases (such as rhinitis or asthma) are exposed to these substances, the immune system then rallies its defenses, launching a host of complex chemical weapons to attack and destroy the supposed enemy. In the process, some unpleasant and, in extreme cases, life-threatening symptoms may be experienced.

Hundreds or even thousands of ordinary substances can trigger allergic reactions. These are called "allergens." Among the most common are plant pollens, molds, household dust (dust mites), animal dander, industrial chemicals, foods, medicines and insect stings.
An allergic reaction may occur anywhere in the body, but usually appears in the skin, eyes, lining of the stomach, nose, sinuses, throat and lungs -- places where special immune system cells are stationed to fight off invaders that are inhaled, swallowed or come in contact with the skin.

Allergies can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race or socioeconomic status. While it's true that allergies are more common in children, they can occur for the first time at any age or, in some cases, recur after many years of remission.
Although the exact genetic factors are not yet understood, the tendency to allergies, as well as to allergic disease, is linked to heredity.

The best first step in the diagnosis of allergies is a thorough health history and physical examination. If you have allergy symptoms that occur in association with exposure to certain things, that is highly significant. Allergy diagnostic tests, such as skin tests or blood tests, provide similar information and merely confirm what your health history tells the doctor. If your doctor were to rely exclusively on the results of skin or blood tests (without history and physical examination), you could be diagnosed as having an allergic problem that you don't necessarily have.
Skin tests, in most situations, are preferable because (1) the results are available immediately, (2) they are less expensive and (3) they are more sensitive to subtle allergies.
A blood test is appropriate in certain situations, particularly when you (1) cannot suspend antihistamine therapy which can inhibit skin tests, (2) have widespread skin disease making skin testing difficult, (3) are so sensitive to the allergen that the test might be risky or (4) cannot be skin tested for some other reason.

Allergy & Asthma Treatment Center

One of the prime objectives of AATC would be to make earnest endeavours to rectify the situation as well as offer the available contemporary solutions in a more scientific and rational manner.

AATC endeavours to raise awareness and offer available contemporary solutions in a more scientific and rational manner.

The state of the art diagnostic set up, well experienced and trained clinicians and technologists identify and manage Bronchial Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Atopic Urticaria and other allergic dermatoses.

One of the prime objectives of AATC would be to make earnest endeavours to rectify the situation as well as offer the available contemporary solutions in a more scientific and rational manner.